Gladiator Academy

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  • 2001
  • 1 Season

Gladiator Academy is an exciting and action-packed reality TV show on the Indigenius TV network that follows the journey of eight modern-day warriors as they embark on a challenging and intense training program modeled on the ancient practices of Roman gladiators.

The show is set in a distant and rugged location where the participants are stripped of their modern-day comforts and devices and thrown into the heart of the wilderness. Here, they must learn to survive, fend for themselves, and prove their mettle in a series of grueling physical challenges that require endurance, agility, strength, and mental fortitude.

The participants, who come from different walks of life, have been carefully selected based on their physical and mental abilities as well as their passion for ancient history and martial arts. Their trainers, who are seasoned warriors themselves, guide them through each challenge, pushing them to the limits of their physical and mental abilities.

The show features a wide range of physical challenges inspired by the ancient gladiator games, including battles with swords, shields and other weapons, wrestling, and hand-to-hand combat. The participants must master these skills and use them to defeat their opponents in a series of challenges, culminating in a final battle that determines the ultimate champion of the Gladiator Academy.

Beyond the action, the show also delves into the history of gladiatorial combat, highlighting the fascinating and often brutal reality of life as a gladiator in ancient Rome. The trainers share their knowledge of various combat styles, weapons, and tactics, bringing to life the rich and complex history of this fascinating period.

What sets Gladiator Academy apart from other reality TV shows is its focus on character development and personal growth. As the participants navigate the challenges of the academy, they are challenged to confront their fears, weaknesses, and limitations and overcome them through hard work and perseverance.

Throughout the show, viewers follow the journeys of each participant, learning about their unique backgrounds, motivations, and struggles. We see them bond with their fellow participants, forge deep friendships, and learn to trust and rely on each other in times of need.

Gladiator Academy is a show that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It's a thrilling, action-packed journey that combines history, culture, and contemporary reality TV to create a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. With its exciting competitions, dynamic cast, and rich historical context, Gladiator Academy is a show that will captivate viewers from start to finish.

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Something Wacky This Way Comes
26. Something Wacky This Way Comes
December 31, 2001
The circus comes to town announced by an aggressive marketing campaign and his owner, Heebus Jeebus, offers amazingly good working conditions to the Academy recruits. They can't avoid the temptation and, when Fracas and the rest arrive in the morning at the training yard, they discover they are alone. Soon afterwards, the loyal Fang arrives with all the animals from the circus.
Something Wacky This Way Comes
26. Something Wacky This Way Comes
December 31, 2001
The circus comes to town announced by an aggressive marketing campaign and his owner, Heebus Jeebus, offers amazingly good working conditions to the Academy recruits. They can't avoid the temptation and, when Fracas and the rest arrive in the morning at the training yard, they discover they are alone. Soon afterwards, the loyal Fang arrives with all the animals from the circus.
Ave Sinus Caesar
25. Ave Sinus Caesar
December 31, 2001
The secret service of the Mongols attacks the Roman Empire with a secret weapon, the poison of a powerful tse-tse-fly. One after another the leaders of Rome fall into a very deep sleep.
Ave Sinus Caesar
25. Ave Sinus Caesar
December 31, 2001
The secret service of the Mongols attacks the Roman Empire with a secret weapon, the poison of a powerful tse-tse-fly. One after another the leaders of Rome fall into a very deep sleep.
Magnusson's Little Helpers
24. Magnusson's Little Helpers
December 31, 2001
It takes our gladiator heroes a while to find out why the air in Cornucopia suddenly turned freezing cold. Mars had to take over the weather control while his fellow God (of the weather) went on a holiday, and obviously he doesn't quite know what to do!
Magnusson's Little Helpers
24. Magnusson's Little Helpers
December 31, 2001
It takes our gladiator heroes a while to find out why the air in Cornucopia suddenly turned freezing cold. Mars had to take over the weather control while his fellow God (of the weather) went on a holiday, and obviously he doesn't quite know what to do!
The Last Lion of the Empire
23. The Last Lion of the Empire
December 31, 2001
There is no full-grown lion left in the whole Empire, except for one! - After having another argument with the gladiators about him being a lion, not a human being, a sad Fang goes for a walk through the forest and ends up caught by Gluteus' hunters who ship him to Rome to participate in the games.
The Last Lion of the Empire
23. The Last Lion of the Empire
December 31, 2001
There is no full-grown lion left in the whole Empire, except for one! - After having another argument with the gladiators about him being a lion, not a human being, a sad Fang goes for a walk through the forest and ends up caught by Gluteus' hunters who ship him to Rome to participate in the games.
Live and Learn
22. Live and Learn
December 31, 2001
Chaos reigns at the Gladiator Caf
Live and Learn
22. Live and Learn
December 31, 2001
Chaos reigns at the Gladiator Caf
Brute Is Beautiful
21. Brute Is Beautiful
December 31, 2001
The stunningly beautiful manager of a foreign Gladiator team arrives at Cornucopia to organize a combat against Fracas & Co. Gladis realizes that her incredible beauty is enough to melt everybody's reserves, and that the conditions signed are too favorable for the foreign team. Sinus has even agreed to hand over the Academy if they lose.
Brute Is Beautiful
21. Brute Is Beautiful
December 31, 2001
The stunningly beautiful manager of a foreign Gladiator team arrives at Cornucopia to organize a combat against Fracas & Co. Gladis realizes that her incredible beauty is enough to melt everybody's reserves, and that the conditions signed are too favorable for the foreign team. Sinus has even agreed to hand over the Academy if they lose.
The Longest Battle
20. The Longest Battle
December 31, 2001
Ever confident, ever vain Fracas loses his very first battle when his over-polished shield reflects sunlight into the eyes of his fellow gladiators, temporarily blinding them and allowing the Emperor's invaders to come up victorious.
The Longest Battle
20. The Longest Battle
December 31, 2001
Ever confident, ever vain Fracas loses his very first battle when his over-polished shield reflects sunlight into the eyes of his fellow gladiators, temporarily blinding them and allowing the Emperor's invaders to come up victorious.
The Cyclops Who Would Be Queen
19. The Cyclops Who Would Be Queen
December 31, 2001
After once again bashing something she shouldn't with her club, little Minima, our midget Cyclops, begins to think she is out of place at the academy. At the same time, Cadius, sailing back from Rome, is attacked by ten foot tall Cyclops pirates, guided by a shorter and sinister looking Captain who is the only one who speaks human language.
The Cyclops Who Would Be Queen
19. The Cyclops Who Would Be Queen
December 31, 2001
After once again bashing something she shouldn't with her club, little Minima, our midget Cyclops, begins to think she is out of place at the academy. At the same time, Cadius, sailing back from Rome, is attacked by ten foot tall Cyclops pirates, guided by a shorter and sinister looking Captain who is the only one who speaks human language.
Sea No Evil, Head No Evil
18. Sea No Evil, Head No Evil
December 31, 2001
During a gladiator training session on a beach, Metalvitus once again is torn to pieces and his head is kicked like a football by a recruit. It falls in the sea so Hocus rapidly dives to fetch it. When he comes ashore, he tells the gladiators that Neptune has picked it up with his trident, and won't give it back.
Sea No Evil, Head No Evil
18. Sea No Evil, Head No Evil
December 31, 2001
During a gladiator training session on a beach, Metalvitus once again is torn to pieces and his head is kicked like a football by a recruit. It falls in the sea so Hocus rapidly dives to fetch it. When he comes ashore, he tells the gladiators that Neptune has picked it up with his trident, and won't give it back.
Heavenly Spoiled Brats
17. Heavenly Spoiled Brats
December 31, 2001
While playing tennis at Mount Olympus, the small meteorite Romulus and Remus are using as a tennisball flies all the way down to the Earth, and lands in Cornucopia in the form of a strange looking asteroid that destroys half the Coliseum.
Heavenly Spoiled Brats
17. Heavenly Spoiled Brats
December 31, 2001
While playing tennis at Mount Olympus, the small meteorite Romulus and Remus are using as a tennisball flies all the way down to the Earth, and lands in Cornucopia in the form of a strange looking asteroid that destroys half the Coliseum.
An Eye For an Eye
16. An Eye For an Eye
December 31, 2001
Comodus' fake slaves complain that, as long as Ludicrus works for free, their boss will never grant them fair working conditions. They want Cadius to free him, but he explains that it is impossible, for he is a present from Gluteus, a reward for his gladiatorial merits. Comodus' false slaves do not believe him and secretly pour a truth-serum in his fruit juice.
An Eye For an Eye
16. An Eye For an Eye
December 31, 2001
Comodus' fake slaves complain that, as long as Ludicrus works for free, their boss will never grant them fair working conditions. They want Cadius to free him, but he explains that it is impossible, for he is a present from Gluteus, a reward for his gladiatorial merits. Comodus' false slaves do not believe him and secretly pour a truth-serum in his fruit juice.
The Dregs of Rome
15. The Dregs of Rome
December 31, 2001
Sinus and Co. realize that the Caf
The Dregs of Rome
15. The Dregs of Rome
December 31, 2001
Sinus and Co. realize that the Caf
The End of Game
14. The End of Game
December 31, 2001
Since he cannot have the best gladiator games in the Empire, Gluteus decides to ban them, and sends an Inspector to Cornucopia to enforce the new law. Without their favorite entertainment, Cornucopians become bored and depressed.
The End of Game
14. The End of Game
December 31, 2001
Since he cannot have the best gladiator games in the Empire, Gluteus decides to ban them, and sends an Inspector to Cornucopia to enforce the new law. Without their favorite entertainment, Cornucopians become bored and depressed.
No Roman is An Island
13. No Roman is An Island
December 31, 2001
While Cadius is visiting Rome, the Emperor explains that rumor has spread that a kid rules Cornucopia. He is so ashamed that he intends to have Cornucopia removed from his Empire once and for all! And to do the job he has built a fleet of gigantic towing ships powered by thousands of strong-armed, slave rowers.
No Roman is An Island
13. No Roman is An Island
December 31, 2001
While Cadius is visiting Rome, the Emperor explains that rumor has spread that a kid rules Cornucopia. He is so ashamed that he intends to have Cornucopia removed from his Empire once and for all! And to do the job he has built a fleet of gigantic towing ships powered by thousands of strong-armed, slave rowers.
The Unicorn Conspiracy
12. The Unicorn Conspiracy
December 31, 2001
Cadius brings a gift from Emperor Gluteus for the Academy: a beautiful unicorn. After suffering his bad temper, they decide that Hocus should take care of him and train him for the Games. The unicorn seems to be angry and refuses to talk to him or to the rest of animals.
The Unicorn Conspiracy
12. The Unicorn Conspiracy
December 31, 2001
Cadius brings a gift from Emperor Gluteus for the Academy: a beautiful unicorn. After suffering his bad temper, they decide that Hocus should take care of him and train him for the Games. The unicorn seems to be angry and refuses to talk to him or to the rest of animals.
Honeymoon On Sight
11. Honeymoon On Sight
December 31, 2001
A retired gladiator appears in Cornucopia claiming that he and Deviatus Septum signed a contract which said that the youngest son of Deviatus would marry the gladiator's daughter.
Honeymoon On Sight
11. Honeymoon On Sight
December 31, 2001
A retired gladiator appears in Cornucopia claiming that he and Deviatus Septum signed a contract which said that the youngest son of Deviatus would marry the gladiator's daughter.
The Host
10. The Host
December 31, 2001
Our gladiators are devastated. False rumors invented by Gluteus have been spread by the journalists in Rome, and now everybody believes that Fracas is married to an ugly woman and has three stinking kids, that Hocus beats up the animals, that Rumpus hates children and that Arena is a man disguised.
The Host
10. The Host
December 31, 2001
Our gladiators are devastated. False rumors invented by Gluteus have been spread by the journalists in Rome, and now everybody believes that Fracas is married to an ugly woman and has three stinking kids, that Hocus beats up the animals, that Rumpus hates children and that Arena is a man disguised.
Hydra Go Seek
9. Hydra Go Seek
December 31, 2001
While taking his recruits on a wilderness hike, Hocus finds a huge Hydra Egg and brings it back to the Academy to hatch it. When the egg cracks, Hocus asks Inertia to cook "whatever hydras eat". The creature loves Inertia's food so much that in a few hours' time, it has grown to a quite respectable size.
Hydra Go Seek
9. Hydra Go Seek
December 31, 2001
While taking his recruits on a wilderness hike, Hocus finds a huge Hydra Egg and brings it back to the Academy to hatch it. When the egg cracks, Hocus asks Inertia to cook "whatever hydras eat". The creature loves Inertia's food so much that in a few hours' time, it has grown to a quite respectable size.
Cornucopia Beach Resort
8. Cornucopia Beach Resort
December 31, 2001
Just as our gladiators are about to begin a performance, an armada of ships full of Roman and Greek tourists shows up on the coast. Gladis tells Sinus what this means: Emperor Gluteus Maximus, sick of looking at the overpopulated streets of Rome, decided to turn Cornucopia into a regular tourist trap.
Cornucopia Beach Resort
8. Cornucopia Beach Resort
December 31, 2001
Just as our gladiators are about to begin a performance, an armada of ships full of Roman and Greek tourists shows up on the coast. Gladis tells Sinus what this means: Emperor Gluteus Maximus, sick of looking at the overpopulated streets of Rome, decided to turn Cornucopia into a regular tourist trap.
The Revenge of the Gladiator Girls
7. The Revenge of the Gladiator Girls
December 31, 2001
After being taunted by her fellow recruits and told by Fracas that she's not acting like a lady, Arena becomes convinced that the gladiator men are taking women for granted. To fight back, she recruits and trains her own girl gladiator act, "Arena and the Amazons," and then, challenges the men to a contest.
The Revenge of the Gladiator Girls
7. The Revenge of the Gladiator Girls
December 31, 2001
After being taunted by her fellow recruits and told by Fracas that she's not acting like a lady, Arena becomes convinced that the gladiator men are taking women for granted. To fight back, she recruits and trains her own girl gladiator act, "Arena and the Amazons," and then, challenges the men to a contest.
The Unhappy Birthday Present
6. The Unhappy Birthday Present
December 31, 2001
It's Sinus birthday, and Rumpus still hasn't got a gift for him. On the street, he spots Puppeticus, a puppeteer and toy seller, and asks if he has anything very special for his brother. Puppeticus shows him the latest model of Trojan warrior: a sad faced, natural sized wooden gladiator riding a wooden horse.
The Unhappy Birthday Present
6. The Unhappy Birthday Present
December 31, 2001
It's Sinus birthday, and Rumpus still hasn't got a gift for him. On the street, he spots Puppeticus, a puppeteer and toy seller, and asks if he has anything very special for his brother. Puppeticus shows him the latest model of Trojan warrior: a sad faced, natural sized wooden gladiator riding a wooden horse.
Babes in Gladiatorland
5. Babes in Gladiatorland
December 31, 2001
It's Sinus' birthday and all the gladiators are invited, including the newest recruit, Delicatesus, the great gladiator chef, in charge of the banquet.
Babes in Gladiatorland
5. Babes in Gladiatorland
December 31, 2001
It's Sinus' birthday and all the gladiators are invited, including the newest recruit, Delicatesus, the great gladiator chef, in charge of the banquet.
The Littlest Gladiator
4. The Littlest Gladiator
December 31, 2001
While learning the latest gladiator moves from Rumpus, little Sinus inadvertently finds himself facing a burly, seven foot Barbarian. Deciding to put his new skills to use, Sinus tries to take on the brute. To protect his beloved little brother, Rumpus comes to the rescue, smashing a pillar with his fist which clobbers the Barbarian.
The Littlest Gladiator
4. The Littlest Gladiator
December 31, 2001
While learning the latest gladiator moves from Rumpus, little Sinus inadvertently finds himself facing a burly, seven foot Barbarian. Deciding to put his new skills to use, Sinus tries to take on the brute. To protect his beloved little brother, Rumpus comes to the rescue, smashing a pillar with his fist which clobbers the Barbarian.
Blooms of Doom
3. Blooms of Doom
December 31, 2001
GLADIOLUS, a slightly mad, but likeable scientist, who has been exiled from Rome for his disastrous plant experiments, seeks refuge as an Academy recruit. The new gladiator talks to the plants, not to mention cabbages and rutabagas - and if his new "plant formula" is a success, he will be able to boost plant IQ so that the leafy creatures will obey his every command.
Blooms of Doom
3. Blooms of Doom
December 31, 2001
GLADIOLUS, a slightly mad, but likeable scientist, who has been exiled from Rome for his disastrous plant experiments, seeks refuge as an Academy recruit. The new gladiator talks to the plants, not to mention cabbages and rutabagas - and if his new "plant formula" is a success, he will be able to boost plant IQ so that the leafy creatures will obey his every command.
Sporadicus
2. Sporadicus
December 31, 2001
While learning the latest gladiator moves from Rumpus, little Sinus inadvertently finds himself facing a burly, seven foot Barbarian. Deciding to put his new skills to use, Sinus tries to take on the brute. To protect his beloved little brother, Rumpus comes to the rescue, smashing a pillar with his fist which clobbers the Barbarian.
Sporadicus
2. Sporadicus
December 31, 2001
While learning the latest gladiator moves from Rumpus, little Sinus inadvertently finds himself facing a burly, seven foot Barbarian. Deciding to put his new skills to use, Sinus tries to take on the brute. To protect his beloved little brother, Rumpus comes to the rescue, smashing a pillar with his fist which clobbers the Barbarian.
The Art of Deception
1. The Art of Deception
December 31, 2001
When Sinus decides to commission the Greek artist Columno to sculpt life sized statues of all our gladiators, he is unaware that Cadius has hired the sinister sculptor to use his dark magic against our heroes.
The Art of Deception
1. The Art of Deception
December 31, 2001
When Sinus decides to commission the Greek artist Columno to sculpt life sized statues of all our gladiators, he is unaware that Cadius has hired the sinister sculptor to use his dark magic against our heroes.
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  • Premiere Date
    December 31, 2001